Job Description
A plaintiff’s law firm looking for an Employment Law Attorneyto join their team. This firm represents the rights of wronged employees throughout California. We pursue class actions, PAGA cases, Wage and Hour, FEHA violations, Discrimination, and Harassment cases. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of a case, from pre-litigation to discovery, deposition, trial, or settlement. This firm has an excellent team of support staff will help you along the way. Our firm closely monitors caseloads so that no attorney is overworked.Qualifications
- Must be in good standing with the California Bar Association
- Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in Labor and Employment Law, including class action claims, PAGA actions, Wage and Hour claims, FEHA violations, discrimination, and harassment claims. A thorough knowledge of the California Discovery Act, including all aspects of discovery and law and motion, is required
- Working knowledge of Employment laws and procedures
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Able to function with a high level of patience, tact, and diplomacy in handling negative or challenging situations
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Excellent hands-on computer skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task and utilize critical thinking skills
- Familiar with case management software, Microsoft Word Suite, Adobe Pro, and other legal technology
- Prepare and formulate strategy for the case; draft litigation pleadings; propound and respond to written discovery attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related meetings; try cases to completion; and settle cases as appropriate.
- Review and supervise the preparation of pleadings, discovery, motions, court orders, demand packages, and other case-related documents
- Consistent and timely reading of all case documents, including employer records and personnel files medical/billing records
- Negotiate settlements for employment law cases
- A professional work environment and a competitive compensation package
- A benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, flexible schedule, free parking, and paid time off.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Gabriel, California |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Website | http://jba.com |
About Company
JBA was founded in the late 1970s by a female computer scientist who managed different projects in IT, and saw a market for supporting companies through building a consultancy. Thus, Jacqueline Buickians and Associates (JBA) was formed. Throughout the years, demand set in for recruitment and we expanded our services in this area. We diversified our offerings for different positions, expanding our company focus from technology to fields like accounting, legal, marketing, administrative, and most recently, warehouse support. Today, JBA provides services beyond recruitment, supporting companies with creative services like digital marketing, employer branding, and training. Building from 35 years in business, our complementing services add value to our clients in this evolving global market.
Skills
- Adobe Product Familyunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Attorneyunmatched
- Case Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Skillsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Employment Lawunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Litigationunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Research Skillsunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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